All articles tagged with #democratic decline
A group of former US intelligence officials warns that the US is on a path toward authoritarian rule, citing increasing executive overreach, politicization of institutions, and erosion of democratic norms, with concerns that without organized resistance, democratic backsliding could become entrenched.
A New York Times analysis reveals that the Democratic Party is losing ground in voter registration across multiple states, with declines among new voters, especially younger voters and men, and a shrinking advantage in swing states like Nevada, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, indicating a challenging landscape for Democrats ahead of future elections.
The White House explained a mistake in a joint statement with Mexico that caused a stir, attributing it to a "version control issue." The original statement emailed to the press mentioned "democratic decline" as a migration root cause, which was not in the version posted online nor discussed with Mexico. This led to accusations in Mexico of altering the joint statement. The White House clarified that promoting democracy is a priority and the error was unintentional. The incident occurred amidst ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Mexico to address the migration crisis, with no new initiatives announced but a commitment to meet again in January 2024.